Michael Wilson

Luckily for Michael Wilson, it looks like DJ Turner isn't shadowing anymore. Turner hasn't shadowed since Week 11, as he didn't follow Stefon Diggs or Jaylen Waddle in recent games. This significantly improves Wilson's outlook for this week, as Turner has been one of the best shadow corners in the league in 2025. Last week, with Marvin Harrison Jr. back, Arizona's passing offense went off the rails as Elijah Higgins was thrust into the mix and Michael Wilson saw only a 9.7% target share and a 15.8% first-read share. I'm hoping that was a one-game outlier rather than a sign of more weird things to come for Week 17. Since Week 11, Wilson has had a 26.3% target share, 97.8 receiving yards per game, 2.51 yards per route run, and a 36.2% first-read share as the WR3 in fantasy points per game. Wilson has a tougher matchup this week, but if his usage and volume bounce back, he can overcome it. Since Week 12, Cincy has allowed the ninth-fewest PPR points per target and the ninth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.

Michael Wilson caught 2-of-3 targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Fantasy Impact

It was disappointing to see Wilson only finish with two catches on Sunday, but he was still able to total over 50 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons, which saved his day from a fantasy perspective. He has been a strong fantasy option recently, but it's hard to know whether or not to trust him in next week's game against the Bengals.